Curved stone pathway across a striped lawn leading to a modern wood-clad home with floor-to-ceiling windows, framed by lush borders of ornamental grasses and lavender.

The Meadow House

Client

Anna Whitfield

Area

Courtyard

Location

Berkeley, CA

Duration

6 months

The challenge

Creating a garden that feels natural, not designed

The open garden needed to feel connected to the surrounding landscape while still giving the contemporary home a clear sense of structure. The challenge was to create definition and movement without losing the relaxed, natural character of the site.

Our Approach

A softer landscape around a defined framework

We shaped the garden around a generous central lawn, framing it with layered planting, ornamental grasses and natural stone. Curved pathways guide movement through the garden while the planting creates a gradual transition between architecture and the surrounding landscape.

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Anna Whitfield

Homeowner, Berkeley

The Client quote

"From every room you look out at something that feels considered. There's no bad angle. They designed it knowing we'd see all of it, all the time — and it shows."

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